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Define simile.

A direct comparison using 'like' or 'as'.

Define metaphor.

An indirect comparison where one thing is another.

Define analogy.

An extended comparison that explains complex ideas by relating them to simpler ones.

Define allusion.

A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of literature.

Explain the rhetorical strategy of using comparisons.

Comparisons clarify complex ideas and make arguments more relatable to the audience, enhancing persuasion.

How does allusion function as a rhetorical strategy?

Allusion connects the writer's ideas to a shared cultural understanding, creating resonance and persuasive appeal.